The average train between Detmold and Basel takes 6h 39m and the fastest train takes 6h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Detmold to Basel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Detmold and Basel. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Detmold is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Basel at 11:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Altenbeken and take an average of 6h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


6h 16m • 2 changes


6h 41m • 2 changes


6h 16m • 2 changes
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12h 34m • 2 changes


7h 2m • 2 changes


6h 34m • 2 changes


6h 41m • 2 changes


6h 16m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Detmold to Basel. However, there are services departing from Detmold station and arriving at Basel station via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
Detmold to Basel train services, operated by Eurobahn, depart from Altenbeken station.
Detmold to Basel train services, operated by Eurobahn, arrive at Basel Bad Bf station.
The distance between Detmold and Basel is 495.9 km. The road distance is 634 km.
You can take a train from Detmold, Bahnhof to Basel Bad Bf via Altenbeken and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 6h 56m.